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KU08 OAC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,093 mi
Last recorded219,093 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 219,093 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens Cracked. Not affecting light output

Fail 2 Feb 2026 219,093 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens Cracked. Not affecting light output

Pass 10 Jan 2025 208,006 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 198,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 187,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 1 Feb 2023 187,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 1 Feb 2022 179,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 174,706 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 174,706 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 170,993 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 165,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 160,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 132,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 103,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 64,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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KU08 OAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 OAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 OAC registered?

KU08 OAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 OAC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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